International Journal of Costume and Fashion

The Korean Society of Costume (한국복식학회)
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Vision of Fashion Industries of Korea, Japan, and Hong Kong/China

  • Published : 2004.12.01
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Abstract

This study examined the role of Korea, Japan and China (including brief information about Hong Kong) in the context of their changing fashion industries and respective, regional and global identities.

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